Snoring and Sleep Apnoea Treatment
Anti-snoring splints. Explained.
A mandibular advancement device (MAD) is a dental appliance worn at night. It consists of two components fitted to the upper and lower teeth and keeps the jaw in a slightly forward, controlled position while you sleep. This advancement can increase the space available for airflow and reduce the vibration of the tissues responsible for snoring. Unlike generic devices, a custom anti-snoring splint is designed taking into account your teeth, your bite, jaw position and the function of the temporomandibular joints.
An anti-snoring splint isn't an occlusal splint
Who may benefit from an anti-snoring splint?
Treatment may be considered especially for people with habitual or primary snoring and for certain patients diagnosed with obstructive sleep apnoea, always based on the corresponding medical assessment.
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Snoring and sleep apnoea: not the same
Snoring does not necessarily mean you have sleep apnoea. In obstructive sleep apnoea, besides snoring, repeated reductions or pauses in breathing can occur during sleep..
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A splint designed for your mouth
When indicated, the device is custom-made based on the anatomy of your mouth. The mandibular advancement does not have to be set in a final position from day one. Depending on the device and the patient, it can be adjusted gradually to find a position that is comfortable and, at the same time, helps reduce snoring
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Better sleep starts with understanding why you snore
If you snore regularly or your partner has noticed changes in your breathing during the night, we can carry out an initial dental assessment and explain whether a mandibular advancement device could be a treatment option.
How I assess symptoms. Personally.
FAQs. Anti-snoring splint.
How do anti-snoring splints work?
It keeps the jaw in a slightly forward position while you sleep. In appropriately selected patients, this advancement may help airflow and reduce snoring.
Can an anti-snoring splint help with sleep apnoea?
Los dispositivos de avance mandibular pueden utilizarse en determinados pacientes con apnea obstructiva del sueño. La indicación depende del diagnóstico, de la gravedad y de las características individuales del paciente.
Does a bruxism splint help stop snoring?
No necesariamente. Una férula de descarga convencional y un dispositivo de avance mandibular tienen objetivos y diseños diferentes. Una férula antirronquidos debe estar específicamente diseñada para modificar de forma controlada la posición mandibular.